Decorating with Antique Beds Texas Style
Decorating with antique iron beds has become more and more popular with interior designers throughout Texas.
Metal Beds Influenced by Statue of Liberty
On Oct.28th, 1886 the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Harbor.
Antique Bed Styles Ahead of Their Time
Quite often the style of an antique iron bed was way ahead of the style catagory it would fall into. Take for instance the Art Deco Period.
Canopy Conversions on Old Metal Beds
Canopy iron beds were not popular in this country back in the 1800’s.
Antique Bed Sizes
Back in the early to late 1800’s the double/ full size was the largest iron bed being made.
Antique Bed Art Display Panels
There was a very popular style iron bed back in the 1800’s that has also become a very popular iron bed today, with the “Shabby Chic” set.
Antique Bed Assembly Caution
Assembling an antique iron bed is a simple process……..but be careful.
American Made Beds vs British Made
To the untrained eye…..the construction of one iron bed is just as good as another.
“Broken Hitch “connector to siderail
One of the most difficult repairs to make to an antique iron bed, is a broken hitch.
Refinishing an Antique Bed
Whats the best way to refinish an old antique iron bed?